New Samuel Whitney biography
Scope and Contents
A biography about the origin of Whitney's name, his poetry-writing blacksmith father, his talents with breeding chickens and bee-keeping, his marriage, his mission to the Southern States and his love for his grandchildren. 6 typed pages with 1 page handwritten notes.
Dates
- 1940
Creator
- Kingsbury, Ilene Hanks (author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public access.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from New Samuel Whitney biography must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical history
New Samuel Whitney was born March 1, 1851 to Francis Tuft and Clarissa Alger Whitney in Iron County, Utah. He was named "New" because he was the first white child born in Iron County. He married Sarah Elizabeth Gurr on July 29, 1872 in Salt Lake City. He passed away May 29, 1926 in Parowan, Iron County, Utah.
Extent
1 folder (0.08 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Formerly in film call number: 920 no. 1.
Custodial History
These items were donated to Special Collections in 2007.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Register of New Samuel Whitney biography
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lucy Brimhall
- Date
- 2013 February 26
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States